For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 124 students in Vaughn, MT.
The top ranked public preschools in Vaughn, MT are Hillcrest Colony Elementary School and Vaughn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vaughn, MT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Montana public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Vaughn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Montana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public preschool average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Preschools in Vaughn, MT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1124 Wilson Road
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Vaughn School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Vaughn, MT?
The top ranked public preschools in Vaughn, MT include Hillcrest Colony Elementary School and Vaughn School.
How many public preschools are located in Vaughn?
2 public preschools are located in Vaughn.
What is the racial composition of students in Vaughn?
Vaughn public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public preschools average of 23% (majority American Indian).
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